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BJ05 EET

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,557 mi
Last recorded49,557 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EET
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 49,557 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly out of shape

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 49,557 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly out of shape

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,279 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner shoulder

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated both N/S/R and O/S/R

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,355 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 47,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,288 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 43,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,820 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,457 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,561 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,422 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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BJ05 EET is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 EET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 EET registered?

BJ05 EET is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is BJ05 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 EET shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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